If you’re not totally fed up with brussel sprouts after Christmas try this delicious take on them.  Full of phyto-chemicals this brassica family dish is stunning, aromatic, delicious and nutritious!

Інгредієнти для 2

300г (10 і 1/2 унцій) of brussel sprouts, washed, trimmed and halved

200г (7 унцій) фірми тофу

2 red onions, нарізаний

один дюйм (2 і 1/2 см) piece of ginger cut into fine matchsticks

3 cloves of garlic finely sliced

a teaspoon of chilli flakes

a tablespoon of dark soy sauce

столова ложка нектару агави

a tablespoon of cornflour

чайна ложка жовтого імбиру

half a teaspoon of dried cumin seeds

рослинне масло

сіль і перець

rice and a handful of frozen peas to serve (опціонально)




Метод

If you are serving this dish with rice put some on to cook (using your tried and tested method or for my tried and tested method click heretips)

Put the tofu in a fine sieve and weigh down (for instance with a plate and a can of tomatoes) для 10 minutes or so

In a large pan, start to fry the onions over a low heat with a pinch of salt and then add the sprouts, saute for about 10 minutes before adding the ginger and garlic.  Stir these through and cook for a few minutes more

In the meantime in a separate pan heat some oil and mix the cornflour, turmeric and some salt and pepper in a bowl.

Pat dry the tofu cut into inch (2 і 1/2 см) strips and roll in the cornflour mix (retain the leftover powder).  Fry for 10 minutes turning to brown all sides

Add the cumin, soy sauce and agave nectar to the onions and sprouts

Add about 100ml (3 і 1/2 рідких унцій) of cold water to the remaining cornflour mix,stir and add to the sprouts and onions.  When the onions and sprouts have softened they are ready to serve